Boletus speciosus belongs to a group of fungi that typically have a thick stem and a cap with a sponge-like layer of pores underneath, instead of gills. It's found in woodland environments and is part of a wider family known for a diverse range of colors and ecological roles, participating in decomposing organic matter or forming symbiotic relationships with trees.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 5 cm
Odor:
Subtle earthy with no unique characteristics.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Boletus speciosus
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Attributes of Boletus speciosus
Cap Diameter
3 - 5 cm
Height
4 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 4.5 cm across; convex; bright red, fading only slightly, to brick red; dry, bald or very finely felty; bruising blue
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Velvety
Stem
Stem 3 - 4 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; equal or with a swollen base; yellow above, red below; dry, solid, reticulate over the top half or overall; bruising promptly blue
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
With Reticulum
Flesh
Yellowish to yellow in the cap, red in the stem; staining quickly blue when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Olive brown
Odor
Subtle earthy with no unique characteristics.
Body Color
Yellow
Red
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to blue
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Boletus speciosus by these plants:
Oaks, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Boletus speciosus
Boletus speciosus commonly grows in association with hardwoods like oaks, often found in environments where these trees are present. They may appear alone or scattered within these locales.
